Conference Papers, Presentations and Seminars Locally and Internationally

Conference Papers and Presentations by Theodora Issa:

• Issa, T., M. Hall, and T. Issa. 2024. "Independent Learners via e-Assessments in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Follow-up". In WA Teaching and Learning Forum 2024, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia - Australia: WA Teaching and Learning.

• Issa, T., M. Hall, and T. Issa. 2023. "Teamwork Assessment and Self/Peer Evaluation at the Postgraduate Level." In WA Teaching and Learning Forum 2023, University of Murdoch, Perth, Western Australia - Australia: WA Teaching and Learning.

• Imtinan, U., T. Issa, T. Issa, S. Wuffen, R. Balapumi, and L. Maketo. 2022. "Being a Reflective Practitioner: Reflecting on learning and teaching using Schon’s model of Reflection." In The Western Australia Teaching and Learning Forum 2022, Feb 3, 2022, Murdoch University - Western Australia

• Issa, T. 2022. "Reception and Pending Tasks of the Results of the Official Theological Dialogue in the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch Tradition." In PRO ORIENTE Commission for Ecumenical Encounter between the Oriental Orthodox Churches and the Catholic Church (CEE) 2nd Consultation, May 16, 2022, Vienna - Australia (Theodora attended virtually): Pro Oriente.

• Issa, T., T. Issa, L. Maketo, R. Balapumi, and U. Imtinan. 2021. "Reflective Journal Assessment Role in Learning and Teaching." In Teaching and Learning Forum 2021, Jan 28, 2021, Perth, WA

• Issa, T., T. Issa, and B. Abu Salih. 2021. "Is e-Assessment use will promote students’ Motivation?" In Teaching and Learning Forum 2021, Jan 28, 2021, Perth, WA

• Maketo, L., T. B. Issa, T. Issa, and S. Z. Nau. 2021. "M-Learning Impact on Self-Directed Learning In Zimbabwe Higher Education." In 8th International Conference on Educational Technologies (ICEduTech 2021),, Mar 3, 2021, Virtual Meeting: IADIS.

• Issa, T., T. Issa, and B. Abu Salih. 2020. "Enhance Students' Skills via Formative Audio Feedback." In HERDSA WA KINDLED ONLINE 2020, Nov 10, 2020, Perth - Western Australia

• Issa, T., J. Chanchaichuijt, S. Zaung Nau, and T. Issa. 2019. "SST 2017 chairs' welcome."

• Issa, T. 2019. "Ethical Mindsets: The Case of HongKong." In Academy of Management Specialized Conference: Responsible Leadership in Rising Economies, Oct 23, 2019, Bled - Slovania: Academy of Management, USA.

• Issa, T., T. Issa, R. Balapumi, L. Maketo, and U. Imtinan. 2019. "Reflection in Higher Education." In Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference, Dec 3, 2019, Cairns - Australia: Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM).

• Abu-Salih, B., B. Bremie, P. Wongthongtham, K. Duan, T. Issa, K. Y. Chan, M. Alhabashneh, T. Albtoush, S. Alqahtani, A. Alqahtani, T. Issa and 2 more contributors. 2019. "Social Credibility Incorporating Semantic Analysis and Machine Learning: A Survey of the State-of-the-Art and Future Research Directions." In International Conference on Computer Science and Information Technologies, Sep 17, 2019, Lviv, Ukraine

• Alqahtani, S., T. Issa, T. B. Issa, and P. Isaias. 2017. "Saudi Arabian Students Attitudes to and Perceptions of Social Networking for Educational Purposes." In The Ninth International Conterence on Mobile, Hybrid, and On-line Learning, Mar 19, 2017, Nice, France

• Issa, T. B., and T. Issa. 2017. "CSR, Sustainability and Green IT in Higher Education: An Australian Perspective." In 4th International Conference on CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance, Jul 26, 2017, Perth, Western Australia

• Hajee Ahmud-Boodoo, R., T. B. Issa, T. Issa, V. Chang, and P. Isaias. 2017. "Content Management and Support in 3.0 E-learning Model." In The Ninth International Conterence on Mobile, Hybrid, and On-line Learning, Mar 19, 2017, Nice, France: IARIA.

• Smyrnova-Trybulska, E., N. Morze, O. Yakovleva, T. Issa, and T. Issa. 2017. "SOME METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF MOOCS DEVELOPING." In Scientific Conference on Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Distance Learning - Effective Development of Teachers' Skills in the Area of ICT and E-learning, Oct 16, 2017, Katowice, POLAND: Studio NOA for University of Silesia in Katowice.

• Smyrvova-Trybulska, E., E. Ogrodzka-Mazur, A. Szafranska-Gajdzica, M. Drlik, M. Capay, J. Tomanova, P. Svec, N. Morze, R. Makhachashvili, M. Romanyukha, T.B. Issa, T. Issa and 2 more contributors. 2016. "Recommended Applicatins for Making Presentations and Didactic Videos. Some Research Results." In DIVAI 2016, May 2, 2016, Slovakia: Wolters Kluwer.

• Smyrnova-Trybulska, E., E. Ogrodozka-Mazur, A. Szafranska-Gajdzica, N. Morze, R. Makhachashvili, T. Noskova, T. Pavlova, O. Yakovleva, T. B. Issa, and T. Issa. 2016. "MOOCS – THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS: COMPARISON OF SELECTED RESEARCH RESULTS: POLAND, RUSSIA, UKRAINE, AND AUSTRALIA." In International Conferences on Internet Technologies & Society (ITS), Education Technologies (ICEduTECH), and Sustainability, Technology and Education (STE), Dec 6, 2016, Melbourne

• Issa, Theodora, V. Rev. Fr. Boutros Touma Issa, Deacon Theodore Issa, 2016  Spirituality and Sustenance in Suffering, St. Georges Cathedral, St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA – 21st December 2016.

• Issa, T. 2014. "Ethical Mindsets: A Comparative Study." In GLOGIFT 14' & the 7th ICCB Symposium is being organised by GIFT society, IIT Delhi, India and Curtin Business School, Curtin University Australia, Oct 14, 2014, Singapore: GLOGIFT & ICCB.

• Issa, T. 2014. "“Syria, who are her indigenous people and how are they faring?”." In Seminar presented in the JCIPP Curtin Corner seminar series, Jun 24, 2014, Bentley, Perth, Western Australia - Australia

• Issa, T., T. Issa, and V. Chang. 2013. "Sustainability and Green IT Education: Practice for Incorporating in the Australian Higher Education Curriculum." In The Ninth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, Jan 23, 2013, Japan

• Pick, D., T. Issa, and S. Teo. 2013. "The management of restricted drugs in the Western Australian public health service." In 27th Annual British Academy of Management Conference, Sep 10, 2013, Liverpool, UK: British Academy of Management.

• Issa, T., L. Geneste, D. Pick, and P. Weber. 2012. "Would an Understanding of Entrepreneur's Ethical Mindset Lead to a Theorization of 'Entrepreneurship Ethics'?: A Research Idea." In The 26th Annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (ANZAM): Managing for Volatility and Instability, Dec 5, 2012, Perth, Western Australia: Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM).

• Pick, D., T. Issa, V. Hughes, A. Sawyer, and S. Teo. 2012. "A Typology of Corruption Resistance for Public Sector Organizations." In The 26th Annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (ANZAM): Managing for Volatility and Instability, Dec 5, 2012, Perth, Western Australia: Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM).

• Issa, T. 2012. "A discussion on 'ethics' to technology students - where to start? “.” In Seminar presented in the Organizational Sustainable Development Strategies and Green IT seminar series seminar series, Aug 18, 2012, Perth, Australia

• Issa, T. 2012. "Christianity and ethics: a Syriac (Aramaic) Orthodox perspective. “.” In Seminar presented in the Weekly Youth Spiritual Meetings seminar series, St. Mary and Archangel Coptic Orthodox Church, Aug 3, 2012, Perth, Western Australia

• Issa, T. 2012. "Ethical leadership: What is it? Do we know or the jury is still out. “.” In Seminar presented in the Leadership seminar series seminar series, Mar 6, 2012, Bentley, Western Australia

• Issa, T. 2011. "Sustainable development and business strategies: An international higher education experience." In The 12th International Conference of the Society for Global Business & Economic Development, Jul 21, 2011, Singapore: Society for Global Business & Economic Development (SGBED).

• Issa, T., T. Issa, and V. Chang. 2011. "Green IT and sustainable development strategies: An Australian experience." In The 12th International Conference of the Society for Global Business & Economic Development, Jul 21, 2011, Singapore: Society for Global Business & Economic Development (SGBED).

• Issa, T., and D. Pick. 2011. "Ethical climate of public sector organizations in Australia." In The 12th International Conference of the Society for Global Business & Economic Development, Jul 21, 2011, Singapore: Society for Global Business & Economic Development (SGBED).

• Issa, T., T. Issa, and V. Chang. 2011. "Green IT and sustainable development strategies: An Australian experience." In The 12th international conference of the Society for Global Business & Economic Development, Jul 21, 2011, Singapore: CB Online.

• Issa, T. 2011. "Love according to St. Paul: is it compatible with the contemporary world."." In Seminar presented in The St. Mary's and Archangel Micheal's Coptic Church youth weekly meetings seminar series,, Dec 2, 2011, Perth, Australia

• Issa, T. 2011. "Technology, values, sustainability, and ethics: as the future IT professional, why do I need to care? In Seminar presented in the information technology seminar - organisational sustainable development strategies and green IT seminar series seminar series, Aug 6, 2011, Perth, Australia

• Issa, T. 2011. "Ethical vs spiritual leadership - are they different or part of one type! What about legacy leadership then? “.” In Seminar presented in the Management leadership seminar series seminar series, Jul 30, 2011, Perth, Australia

• Issa, T. 2011. "Needing guidance: try 'The Holy Bible' contrasting KJV and Peshitta: deriving from the Peshitta (Aramaic) text a sample 'Psalm 1 and Proverb 3’. “.” In Seminar presented in the Syrian Orthodox Church weekly youth spiritual meetings seminar series, May 27, 2011, Perth, Australia

• Issa, T. 2011. "Sustainable business development strategies: an Australian/European perspective. “.” In Seminar presented in the JCIPP Curtin Corner seminar series, May 20, 2011, Bentley, Western Australia

• Issa, T. 2011. "Moral leadership and the ethical mindset - any association or linkage? “.” In Seminar presented in the Managerial leadership seminar series, Mar 15, 2011, Perth, Australia,

• Pick, D., T. Issa, and C. Dickie. 2010. "Putting (practical) wisdom into the business curriculum." In 'Where is the wisdom we have in knowledge?' Exploring meaning, identities, and transformation in higher education, Dec 14, 2010, Celtic Manor, Newport, Wales: Society for Research into Higher Education.

• Issa, T., V. Chang, and T. Issa. 2010. "The impact of Cloud Computing and organizational sustainability." In Cloud Computing & virtualization 2010, May 17, 2010, Singapore: CCV& GSTF.

• Sticklen, D., and T. Issa. 2010. "The rationales behind free and proprietary software selection in organisations." In IADIS international conference on internet technologies and society 2010, Nov 29, 2010, Perth, Australia: IADIS Press.

• Issa, T., and D. Pick. 2010. "Teaching business ethics to postgraduates does it make a difference? An Australian viewpoint." In IADIS international conference on international higher education 2010, Nov 29, 2010, Perth, Western Australia: IADIS Press.

• Issa, T. 2010. "Environmental ethics: business sustainable development." In The Curtin corner seminar series, John Curtin Institute of Public Policy, Curtin University, Apr 23, 2010, Perth, Western Australia

• Issa, T. 2010. "Ethical mindsets -- would they hold the key?". In Seminar presented in the Environmental issues in business seminar series,, Nov 1, 2010, Perth, Australia

• Issa, T., and T. Issa. 2010. "The seven tiers of smart green growth based on Xerox 2009 and Estes 2010. “. In Seminar presented in the information technology seminar -- Organizational sustainable development strategies and green IT seminar series, Sep 4, 2010, Perth, Australia

• Issa, T. 2010. "Green IT -- saving money while saving energy -- based on Shah and McAninch 2010. In Seminar presented in The information technology seminar -- Organizational sustainable development strategies and green IT seminar series, Sep 4, 2010, Perth, Australia, September 4, 2010.

• Issa, T. 2010. "Ten key elements of a green IT strategy -- Gartner 2007. “.” In Seminar presented in The information technology seminar -- Organizational sustainable development strategies and green IT seminar series,, Sep 4, 2010, Perth, Australia

• Issa, T., and T. Issa. 2010. "Sustainability and green IT." In Seminar presented in the information technology seminar -- Organizational sustainable development strategies and green IT seminar series, Sep 3, 2010, Perth, Australia

• Issa, T. 2010. "Dynamic capabilities and strategic management -- organizing for innovation and growth based on Teece 2009. In Seminar presented in the information technology seminar -- Organizational sustainable development strategies and green IT seminar series, Sep 3, 2010, Perth, Australia

• Issa, T. 2010. "Ethics, sustainability, and stewardship. In Seminar presented in the information technology seminar -- Organizational sustainable development strategies and green IT seminar series, Aug 7, 2010, Perth, Australia

• Issa, T. 2010. "Risk society” -- based on Ulrich Beck's work. In Seminar presented in the information technology seminar -- Organizational sustainable development strategies and green IT seminar series, Aug 7, 2010, Perth, Australia

• Issa, T. 2010. "Corporate governance and ethics strategic thinking -- impact on strategy that needs to be applied to green IT. In Seminar presented in The information technology seminar -- Organizational sustainable development strategies and green IT seminar series, Aug 7, 2010, Perth, Australia

• Issa, T. 2010. "Strategy, leadership, and values 'individual and organization’.” In Seminar presented in the information technology seminar -- Organizational sustainable development strategies and green IT seminar series, Aug 7, 2010, Perth, Australia

• Issa, T., and T. Issa. 2010. "The changing landscape -- an overview.” In Seminar presented in the information technology seminar -- Organizational sustainable development strategies and green IT seminar series, Aug 6, 2010, Perth, Australia

• Issa, T., and T. Issa. 2010. "Technology evolution -- some images and statistics.” In Seminar presented in the information technology seminar -- Organizational sustainable development strategies and green IT seminar series, Aug 6, 2010, Perth, Australia

• Issa, T., and T. Issa. 2010. "Green IT -- an introduction.” In Seminar presented in The information technology seminar -- Organizational sustainable development strategies and green IT seminar series,, Aug 6, 2010, Perth, Australia,

• Issa, T. 2010. "Strategy models.” In Seminar presented in the information technology seminar -- Organizational sustainable development strategies and green IT seminar series, Perth, Australia, August 6, 2010., Aug 6, 2010

• Issa, T., and D. Pick. 2009. "Ethical mindsets, spirituality and aesthetics in an Australian business context." In 11th International Conference of the Society for Global Business and Economic Development (SGBED): Striving for Competitive Advantage & Sustainability: New Challenge of Globalization, May 27, 2009, Bratislava, Slovak Republic: Montclair State University and Comenius University in Bratislava. (I won the best presentation for my stream – also the best paper in the whole conference).

• Issa, T. 2009. "Leadership and spirituality: spiritual leadership.” In The managerial leadership seminar series, Apr 21, 2009, Perth - Western Australia

• Issa, T. 2009. "Spirituality and aesthetics as components of ethical mindsets: Australian empirical evidence.” In The Curtin corner-The John Curtin Institute for public policy seminar series,, Apr 24, 2009, Perth, Western Australia

• Issa, T. 2009. "Crucified by the media: who? 'Jesus' - an analytical approach using theories relating to ethics and Matthew 25 - part i and part ii. “.” In Seminar presented in the St. Mary's and Archangel Micheal's Coptic Church youth weekly meetings seminar series, Sep 4, 2009, Perth, Western Australia

• Issa, T. 2009. "My PhD experience: how focus groups helped me triangulate my research results.” In Seminar presented in the Qualitative research forum seminar series,, Nov 4, 2009, Bentley - Western Australia

• Issa, T. 2008. "Technology - a friend or foe is God present in the medical technology - a look at ethics and technology - Christian ethics and biotechnology.” In The annual youth camp: technology, friend or foe seminar series, Jan 10, 2008, Perth, Western Australia,

• Issa, T. 2008. "Ethical mindsets: derived from PhD research on ethical mindsets, spirituality, and aesthetics in Australian services sector.” In the University of Western Australia symbiotic A Friday seminar series, Nov 21, 2008, Perth, Western Australia

• Issa, T., and D. Pick. 2007. "An exploratory study of aesthetic judgment, spirituality and ethical mind-sets." In 21st Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference, Dec 4, 2007, Sydney, Australia: Promaco Conventions Pty Ltd.

• Issa, T. 2007. "Ethical mind-sets, spirituality, and aesthetic judgement: pilot study's process and some outcomes.” In the Doctoral colloquium - Curtin Business School - Curtin University of Technology, Aug 30, 2007, Bentley, Western Australia

• Issa, T., and S. Kiffin-Peterson. 2004. "The influence of individual differences, values, spirituality on ethical decision-making in a business context." In Australia and New Zealand Academy of Management conference, Dec 8, 2004, Dunedin, New Zealand: School of Business, University of Otago.